Puget Energy — Debt Investor Presentation (November 2022)
31 slides from Puget Energy's debt investor presentation, November 2022
Slide 1: Puget Energy EEI – Fixed Income Investor Presentation
Puget Energy EEI – Fixed Income Investor Presentation November 2022
Slide 2: Cautionary Statement
Cautionary Statement Information Current as of September 30, 2022 (except as expressly noted) Except as expressly noted, the information in this presentation is current as of November 2, 2022– the date on which PUGET ENERGY, INC. (“PE”) filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended S
Slide 3: PSE team members
PSE team members Kazi Hasan – Executive VP and CFO Cara Peterman – Director, Corporate Treasurer Tsung-Hsing Shen – Debt Capital Markets Manager Manli Huang – Principal Treasury Analyst 3
Slide 4: Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Company Updates since last EEI 5 2. Regulatory & WA Legislative • 2022 GRC Settlements 8 • WA Legislation Updates 12 3. ESG Strategy • PSE Beyond Net Zero Carbon Goal 17 • Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) 18 • Decarbonization Progress 20 4. Financials, Ratings & Other Key
Slide 5: Key Company updates since 2021 EEI Financial Conference
Key Company updates since 2021 EEI Financial Conference General business updates • GRC - PSE filed a GRC on January 31, 2022, to establish a three-year multiyear rate plan. In Aug 2022, PSE agreed to three multiparty settlements that creates a two-year multiyear rate plan. Commission order due by De
Slide 6: Puget Sound Energy will lead Washington's clean energy future
Puget Sound Energy will lead Washington’s clean energy future Yesterday Today Tomorrow • Energy conservation pioneer • Set ambitious and aspirational targets • More robust ESG disclosures. since 1998 to be beyond net zero carbon by 2045. • Achieve fastest net-zero implementation possible • Carbon em
Slide 7: Regulatory & Legislative updates
Regulatory & Legislative updates
Slide 8: PSE reached settlement agreements of the pending GRC with multiple parties
In August 2022, PSE reached settlement agreements of the pending GRC filed in January 2022 with multiple parties Party Green Direct Main LNG Only • Three Separate Agreements: WUTC Staff Joining Joining Joining Walmart Joining Joining Joining 1. Green Direct Program Kroger Not Opposing Joining Joinin
Slide 9: The multiparty settlements are key to PSE's financial performance
The multiparty settlements are key to PSE’s financial performance and enhances timeliness of power cost recovery • 9.4% ROE and 49% equity ratio • 7.16% weighted average cost of capital • New earnings sharing mechanism with 50 basis point dead band above rate of return (ROR) • Power Costs: • Power c
Slide 10: Stakeholder benefits in settlement mainly tied to policy issues
Stakeholder benefits in settlement mainly tied to policy issues • Many commitments made regarding customer equity • Low Income Issues: • Consultation with advisory groups in development of Bill Discount Rate (BDR) and Arrearage Management Plans (AMP) • Time Varying Rate Pilot modified for greater lo
Slide 11: If Commission approves the settlements, the rate increase would be approximately 70% and 53%
If Commission approves the settlements, the rate increase would be approximately 70% and 53% of PSE’s requested amounts for electric and gas, a higher percentile of final filed revenue requirement than the company’s last four GRC’s (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Aggregate 2-Yr Electric & Gas Total 2023 2024 Fu
Slide 12: 2022 Washington legislative session outcome was neutral
2022 Washington legislative session outcome was neutral State session ended on March 10, 2022 Legislation that passed: • Expansion of building performance standards (effectively reduces use of natural gas in commercial buildings) • Budget includes $100M for utility customer arrearages (PSE expects t
Slide 13: Climate Commitment Act & Clean Fuel Standards in rulemaking
Climate Commitment Act & Clean Fuel Standards from the 2021 Washington legislative session are currently in the rulemaking process During the 2021 Washington legislative session, PSE supported two carbon policy bills in alignment with our Beyond Net Zero Carbon pledge: • Climate Commitment Act (CCA)
Slide 14: Climate Commitment Act (CCA) overview
Climate Commitment Act (CCA) overview Creates a “cap and invest” program • Establishes a carbon allowance pricing mechanism and carbon allowance cap to reduce carbon pollution • Allowance cap decline intended to meet the state’s GHG emissions limits • State invests revenues from the sale of carbon a
Slide 15: ESG Strategy
ESG Strategy
Slide 16: ESG is central to PSE's future success
ESG is central to PSE’s future success Environmental Social Governance and Stewardship Responsibility economics Environment • Good environmental • Safety and security at • Employee benefits and practices work compensation Social • Transparency • Improved health and • Financial viability of • Energy
Slide 17: Aspirational goal to be a Beyond Net Zero Carbon company by 2045
Looking to the future, PSE has set an aspirational goal to be a Beyond Net Zero Carbon company by 2045 PSE operations and Natural gas sales Beyond PSE reported electric supply customer end use emissions We will achieve the following Our aspirational objective We will help other sectors reduce carbon
Slide 18: PSE filed its first Clean Energy Implementation Plan
PSE filed its first Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) in December 2021. Based on the 2021 IRP, the CEIP is a four-year roadmap that will determine PSE’s clean energy investments for the years 2022-2025, and provides guidance to achieve CETA targets 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Final CEIP filed 202
Slide 19: Significant investments in energy efficiency, demand response, and renewables
PSE anticipates significant investments in energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy to achieve our clean energy goals Interim clean electricity target Specific targets 63% as of ~36% est. as of 2021 Year-End of Energy Efficiency: 1,073,434 MWh for 2022-2025 2025 Equivalent to electri
Slide 20: Exiting coal, providing LNG as a marine fuel, developing renewables
Exiting coal, providing LNG as a marine fuel, and developing renewable generation and storage are key elements in the effort to decarbonize CETA mandates that coal be removed from PSE rates by the end of 2025: • PSE signed an agreement in September 2022 to transfer PSE’s 25% ownership in Units 3 & 4
Slide 21: PSE is committed to being a valued member of the communities we serve
PSE is committed to being a valued member of the communities we serve and where our employees live • PSE has top-notch industry leading programs for home and business customers to support additional clean energy consumption, including Clean Energy Green Power/Solar Choice, Carbon Balance, Community
Slide 22: Financials, Ratings & Other Key Items
Financials, Ratings & Other Key Items
Slide 23: Final GRC and MYRP order critical for mitigating regulatory lag
Final GRC and MYRP order will be critical for mitigating the current regulatory lag inherent in the present regulatory regime PSE - EBITDA PSE - Authorized and Actual ROE $M’s Between 2013 and 2017, PSE reduced regulatory lag via a multiyear rate plan (MYRP). The EBITDA CAGR (‘16-’21): +1.8% GRC ord
Slide 24: Manageable debt profile with strong capital markets access and ample liquidity
PE/PSE has a manageable debt profile, with strong access to the capital markets and ample liquidity to properly finance the business Debt Maturity Profile Liquidity Profile $M’s $M’s $17 $650 $500 $450 $400 $300 $162 $100 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 PSE - Senior Secured Notes P
Slide 25: Strong balance sheet and cash flow, committed to sustainability goals
PSE has strong balance sheet and cash flow while deeply committed to sustainability goals • Outlook from three rating agencies PE PSE Outlook ESG Rating remains stable pending final settlement results Neutral/ Moderately • MSCI’s ESG rating has been BBB- BBB Stable Negative upgraded to ‘AA’ from ‘BB
Slide 26: PSE executive leadership team changes since last EEI
PSE executive leadership team changes since last EEI Wade Smith – Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer Joined PSE July 2022 and will be responsible for all of PSE’s operational areas, which include natural gas and electric operations and energy supply. He brings more than 30 years of operations
Slide 27: Appendix
Appendix
Slide 28: Company Overview: PSE Service Territory
Company Overview PSE Service Territory Washington state’s oldest local energy company 100% regulated, engaged in business of electric generation, transmission, distribution and natural gas distribution 6,000 square(1) mile service area in Puget Sound region of Western Washington - 1.2 million
Slide 29: Company Overview: Customer Base
Company Overview Customer Base • PSE primarily serves residential and commercial customers with limited industrial exposure 2021 Electric Retail Revenue by Customer Class(1) 2021 Gas Retail Revenue by Customer Class(1) Total = $2.4B Total = $1.1B Industrial, Industrial, Other, Other, 1.6% 4.6% 2.0%
Slide 30: Company Overview: Diverse Power Generation Portfolio
Company Overview Diverse Power Generation Portfolio 2021 Peak Power Resource Capacity (MW) (1) PSE is committed to providing safe and reliable electric service to Purchased Resources: Wind, customers in its territory while 16.1% Columbia River 14.2% Purchased Other Hydro 2.3% being a steward of cl
Slide 31: Macquarie and Ontario Teachers jointly acquired CPPIB's stake in Puget Holdings
Macquarie Asset Management and Ontario Teachers Pension jointly acquired CPPIB’s stake in Puget Holdings on February 22, 2022 Ownership % Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement 23.9% System British Columbia Investment 20.9% Management Macquarie Asset 15.8% Management Teachers Ontario Pension Plan 15
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